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Small-scale Process Applications
Siemens Economical Automation Solutions for Small-scale Process Applications
In the past, with small-scale, hybrid process applications, you have had to make significant compromises when selecting a control system. Use of a traditional PLC or DCS has meant settling for a system that does not deliver the optimum form, fit, or function, and whose total installed cost may be higher than management would like. PCS 7 Box changes all of this for you by combining the best of both PLC and DCS capabilities into a single compact industrial PC. PCS 7 Box sets the new standard for economical and full-featured systems for use in small-scale process applications.
This unique offering allows use of the same families of remote I/O (ET 200M, ET200ISP and ET 200S) as a standard PCS 7 system. It is designed for use as a standalone system (controller/HMI/Engineering all in one), but it can also be easily integrated into a PCS 7 Client / Server architecture.
Comprehensive Process Automation Functionality - In the Box
Optimized for process applications consisting of 10s – 100s or I/O points, PCS 7 Box combines all of the components of a full-scale process automation system into a single package:
Hardened Controller (in a PCI slot form factor)
PROFIBUS and Ethernet interfaces (built-in)
Operator Interface (HMI) software
MS-SQl-based Data Historian
OPC Client / Server
S88 Batch & Recipe Management (SIMATIC BATCH)
Engineering Software
Tools to assist in FDA Validation (21 CFR Part 11 Compliance)
Asset Management
Tools for Configuration / Troubleshooting of smart field devices (PDM)
Benefits "Out of the Box"
Operation of the controller is independent of the industrial PC - enables the controller to keep operating even if the PC is taken offline
Uses the same software and hardware as a “full-blown” PCS 7 system - ensures that hardware, software and intellectual property can be seamlessly transferred from lab to pilot plant to production
Hardware can be added or modified while the system is online – allows configuration changes without having to shutdown
Modular Software Licensing - means it is cost-effective and easy to expand the system
Small footprint and industrial form factor - makes it skid mountable
21 CFR part 11 compliant system – minimizes the risk of achieving FDA validation
PCS 7 Box is an ideal fit for many small-scale processes and applications in the hybrid industries
Bio-reactors, Fermentation Equipment, Chromatography Systems
Craft Breweries
Wineries
Consumer Products (Soaps, Detergents)
Process OEMs
R&D Facilities (Chemical, Pharmaceutical)
Pilot Plants
Hybrid Industries
Pharmaceutical
Chemical
Food & Beverage
Engineer's Choice Award for PCS 7 Box
PCS 7 Box combines the best of both PLC and DCS capabilities in one compact industrial PC. It’s all-in-one comprehensive functionality for small scale process applications has earned an Engineers' Choice Award from Control Engineering in 2007. Read more
For more information
Read the Bell’s Brewery Optimizes Fermentation Process with Siemens Braumat PCS 7 case study